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City projects should create jobs
Mayoral candidate Alan Wilson`s latest campaign announcement was made Thursday at City Hall. Wilson said the biggest issue facing Peterborough is well-paying jobs, and too many young people are leaving the city for work.
If elected, Wilson will push for a Peterborough Content Clause in all future tender requests for city projects. This clause will add points to a bid that involves local hiring or purchasing. Even companies from outside the city could score points by pledging to hire or purchase locally, he said.
Read the full article here.
Mayoral candidate Alan Wilson`s latest campaign announcement was made Thursday at City Hall. Wilson said the biggest issue facing Peterborough is well-paying jobs, and too many young people are leaving the city for work.
If elected, Wilson will push for a Peterborough Content Clause in all future tender requests for city projects. This clause will add points to a bid that involves local hiring or purchasing. Even companies from outside the city could score points by pledging to hire or purchase locally, he said.
Read the full article here.